One of the
best-known Indian designers at the forefront of the Indian fashion scene for
over 20 years, Anita Dongre, was present once again to display her
latest collection at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2014. She participated not
only as a designer but she is also on the Advisory Board of the event. Indeed her
experience and her knowledge are incredibly valuable for the management
of such an event.
As her
passion to contemporise Indian heritage, she showcased her latest beautiful
collection called “India Modern” on the third day of Lakme Fashion Week Winter
Festive 2014. This collection celebrated Indian crafts and textiles in a modern
context with contemporary designs and shapes. Anita Dongre brought to the runway
beautiful Indian clothes such as bridal lehengas paired with crop tops,
embroidered pants, couture gowns etc. All made with fabrics, colors and
techniques that show the talent of the Indian craft with the modern touch of
the designer. It is described as a reflection of an assured 21st century
confident woman, who is sensuous, determined and knows exactly what she wants,
yet cherishes her Indian roots.
The show
was presented by the tea manufacturer Taj Mahal Tea. Anita Dongre loves drinking
tea, in particular she likes the Taj Mahal brand's teas and that is why she said, “I
think it is a good association”. But not only about her tea preference but this
association it is also linked with her passion for Indian heritage and that is
what she explained: “It is heritage yet contemporary and is a connoisseur's
choice, which is why I have associated with the brand."
Let’s have
a look on the beautiful pictures of this remarkable show:
Anita Dongre on the runway with models
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